Checklist for research projects

This checklist is divided into eight sections providing practical advice, legal requirements and links to university support services. This makes it easier to plan, carry out, and complete your research. Review all sections early in your project and revisit them as needed.

Provide your feedback

These pages have been put together to support you in your research. If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them using the feedback form.

Find contacts

Not sure who to contact for assistance? Visit the Find contacts page to discover the right place to turn to for your specific questions.

Complying with requirements

Guidance is available on the often complex requirements faced by researchers.
Setting the stage for your research

How to plan so you can focus optimally on your research.
Securely managing your information

The fundamentals of information security and important measures for protecting data.
Working safely in the lab and with hazardous substances

Routine and risk assessment tips to help you work safely.
Managing personal data and research participants

Protect personal data and inform research participants about their rights.
Signing agreements and research collaborations

Collaborate securely with others by keeping track of agreements and data sharing.
Publishing and communicating your research

Only through communication and publication can your research have a real impact.
Concluding your research

At the end of your project, you need to report, clean up and archive.

Checklist for research projects

Provide your feedback

Find contacts

Complying with requirements

Setting the stage for your research

Securely managing your information

Working safely in the lab and with hazardous substances

Managing personal data and research participants

Signing agreements and research collaborations

Publishing and communicating your research

Concluding your research